Section 1
Race
Book
Version 4
By Boundless
By Boundless
Boundless Sociology
Sociology
by Boundless
5 concepts
Race
The idea of race refers to superficial physical differences that a particular society considers significant.
Race and Genetics
Racial groups are sociologically, rather than biologically, different; that is to say, there is no "race" gene or set of genes.
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/1183/square/come-by-race-and-ethnicity.jpeg)
Legal Definition of Race
Many governments provide legal definitions of race for purposes of census-taking and calculating budgets for governmental programs.
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/1181/square/meyers-b11-s0476a.jpeg)
Social Definition of Race
Most social scientists and biologists believe race is a social construct affecting sociopolitical, legal, and economic contexts.
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/5861/square/-african-american-drinking.jpeg)
Racism
Racism is the belief that different traits of racial groups are inherent and justify discrimination.